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World Cup 2015: Marlon Samuels Escapes Sanction Over 'Throat-Slit' Gesture
West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels appeared to run his thumb from one side of his throat to the other to mark his century in Tuesday's 73-run victory over Zimbabwe.
- Agence France-Presse
- Updated: February 27, 2015 07:41 AM IST
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Marlon Samuels gestures after his ton vs Zimbabwe.© Getty Images
Sydney:
West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels will not be sanctioned over a "throat-slitting" gesture he made in his team's World Cup win over Zimbabwe, a source told AFP on Thursday. (Complete World Cup Coverage)
Samuels appeared to run his thumb from one side of his throat to the other to mark his century in Tuesday's 73-run victory.
"The match officials have seen the incident and have decided not to lay a charge," said a source.
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However, it's understood that the match referee did have an informal talk to the West Indian regarding the matter.
Samuels made an undefeated 133 and shared a 372-run stand with Chris Gayle, who became the first double centurion in World Cup history, in the Pool B game at Canberra's Manuka Oval.
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West Indies Cricket Team
World Cup 2015
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